How to pronounce smuggling
Say it like SMUHG-ling. Smuggling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMUHG).
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- SMUHG
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smuggling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of smuggling
American and British speakers say smuggling in essentially the same way: /ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMUHG-ling.
What does smuggling mean?
- secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due
Questions about saying smuggling
How do you pronounce smuggling?
Say SMUHG-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smuggling?
Smuggling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMUHG). Broken into parts: SMUHG · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say smuggling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.